Thursday, March 5, 2020

You have to be Kidney-ing me!

What are your kidneys? These are organs that help your body pass waste and also help to filter your blood before sending it back to your heart. Your kidneys can also help by creating hormones that help produce red blood cells, promote bone health and regulate your blood pressure. 

 It is important that you take care of your kidneys so that you do not develop one of the many kidney diseases and disorders that affect many Americans. People with poor kidney health may have kidney failure, kidney stones, cysts, UTI or maybe something more serious. Symptoms may include, trouble sleeping, fatigue, urinary issues, and muscle cramps. It is important to see a physician to get a correct diagnosis if any of these symptoms occur or worsen. 
There are many ways you can maintain good kidney health! Here are a few:
  • Avoid extra salt and sodium
  • Get 20 minutes of exercise a day
  • Drink lots of water
  • Be careful using anti-inflammatories and other medications that can cause kidney damage
  • Get tested for diabetes and high blood pressure
  • Know your family medical history

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